Christmas Parade

The day after Thanksgiving, our city has it's annual Christmas Parade. Every year we participate in the parade with the dance studio where Taralyn dances. This year instead of riding the float she decided to dance behind it. It was a long, cold walk but she did it. I even got involved more than I usually do. I walked the parade dressed as an elf. Our friend, Whitney, had to wear the Christmas Tree so I didn't feel quite as embarrassed. We also have our decorations up at the house. ENJOY!!!

Pageant news

Yesterday was a big day for Taralyn. It was exciting and stressful though. It was her first pageant. It was a preliminary for the State pageant which will be held in June. She had to do modeling of a party dress and casual wear, a talent, an interview, and she did photogenic also. She ended up winning her division! She was crowned Christmas Miss Supreme. We are all so proud of her. We will probably do another preliminary in the state in the future just to get another pageant in before state. One of the big girls she dances with and does pageants also is the National Supreme Model. Taralyn wants to be just like her! Her mom and she helped Taralyn out with coaching her for the pageant. All of the hard work paid off! Enjoy the pics!!!

Halloween and playing in the leaves

Here are some pics from Halloween. Taralyn decided to go as a punk rocker. We had originally bought a witch costume but she changed her mind. She had fun Trick-Or-Treating with her friends. Today Grandpa raked the yard and she had to jump in the leaves like she does every fall. This has become a tradition for her and Grandpa. I never realized how much fun a kid could have in a pile of leaves until I watch her!!!